Tanzanian Activists Detail Abduction, Torture, and Threats

Tanzanian Activists Detail Abduction, Torture Allegations Nairobi, Kenya – Two activists, Boniface Mwangi and Agatha Atuhaire, have publicly accused Tanzanian authorities of abducting and torturing them. The pair held a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, detailing a horrific ordeal that included beatings, sexual assault, and threats. "They put gloves on their hands before lifting me," Mwangi recounted, his voice trembling. "Agatha was screaming, and one of the men said, 'Let me rape her.'" Atuhaire described being held in a dark room and enduring severe physical abuse. The activists say their ordeal began after they traveled to Tanzania to observe a political trial. They have called for an international investigation and accountability for those responsible. Kenyan authorities are investigating, and international human rights organizations are monitoring the situation closely. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by activists in East Africa.